Employment at Otter Creek Child Center
Otter Creek Child Center is committed to diversity. Otter Creek Child Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, place of birth, veteran status, age, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For all interested positions, please send resumes to the address or email below.
Linda January
Executive Director
Otter Creek Child Center
150 Weybridge Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
802 388 9688
[email protected]
For all interested positions, please send resumes to the address or email below.
Linda January
Executive Director
Otter Creek Child Center
150 Weybridge Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
802 388 9688
[email protected]
Job Title: Program Director
Location: Otter Creek Child Center – Middlebury, Vermont
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $51,600-$70,000
General Position Description
The Program Director is a leadership role that supports high-quality programming through two key responsibilities: center-wide curriculum leadership and administrative/operational support. This position works closely with the Executive Director and administrative team to implement, monitor, and refine a responsive and inclusive curriculum while also contributing to the daily management of center operations, staff development, and family communication. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, committed to collaborative leadership, and capable of mentoring educators while helping the center meet licensing and quality standards.
Key Program Director Responsibilities
Curriculum Leadership
Administrative & Operational Support
Quality and Compliance
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Require
Education and Experience
Skills & Abilities
Other Requirements
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Location: Otter Creek Child Center – Middlebury, Vermont
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $51,600-$70,000
General Position Description
The Program Director is a leadership role that supports high-quality programming through two key responsibilities: center-wide curriculum leadership and administrative/operational support. This position works closely with the Executive Director and administrative team to implement, monitor, and refine a responsive and inclusive curriculum while also contributing to the daily management of center operations, staff development, and family communication. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, committed to collaborative leadership, and capable of mentoring educators while helping the center meet licensing and quality standards.
Key Program Director Responsibilities
Curriculum Leadership
- Lead the implementation of OCCC’s emergent, play-based curriculum across all classrooms.
- Mentor teaching teams in planning developmentally appropriate experiences that reflect children’s interests, needs, and family cultures.
- Provide regular classroom observations and feedback to ensure curriculum fidelity and alignment with Vermont Early Learning Standards and NAEYC criteria.
- Coordinate professional development focused on pedagogy, child assessment, and reflective practice.
- Support the development and implementation of child assessment tools and documentation practices.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Assist the Executive Director with daily program oversight, scheduling, and staff support.
- Assume duties of Executive Director and Teachers as needed during their absence.
- Help ensure compliance with Vermont child care licensing regulations and NAEYC standards.
- Participate in staff hiring, onboarding, and performance review processes.
- Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
- Collaborate with the admin team and teaching teams on admissions decisions and classroom placements
- Collaborate on family engagement strategies, including conferences, workshops, and special events.
- Collaborate on creating regular newsletters.
- Maintain clear, respectful communication with families and staff.
Quality and Compliance
- Support data collection for licensing, STARS, and accreditation purposes.
- Contribute to center-wide goal setting, self-assessment, and improvement planning.
- Monitor curriculum-related documentation and assist with maintaining accurate child records.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Require
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an early childhood setting; 1–2 years of supervisory or curriculum leadership experience preferred.
- Vermont Northern Lights Director Credential Level I required; Level II preferred or in progress.
Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergent curriculum, inclusive practices, and Vermont Early Learning Standards.
- Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to support and guide staff with a collaborative, strengths-based approach.
- Familiarity with NAEYC accreditation and Vermont STARS quality standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital documentation tools.
Other Requirements
- Ability to pass background checks including fingerprinting.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Active participation in classrooms, including sitting on the floor and outdoor play.
- Ability to move easily between administrative tasks and classroom engagement throughout the day.
- Occasional evening or weekend hours for family events or outreach.
Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Otter Creek Child Center – Middlebury, Vermont
Reports To: Program Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $20-$35 an hour (based on education and experience)
We are looking for Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Center Teachers
General Position Description
Teachers are responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate program in accordance with all Vermont Child Care Regulations, NAEYC Criteria, OCCC policies and procedures, and any other relevant legislation.
Otter Creek Child Center is a welcoming community for families with children ages 5 years-old and younger. Otter Creek provides a safe, nurturing environment where families feel comfortable leaving their little ones, to explore, wonder, learn, and grow.
Highly trained teachers that create age appropriate learning environments and stimulating curriculum based on children's interests and wonders. Making connections to the world around us through exploration of the natural world and local community.
Otter Creek Child Center is looking for teachers to join our expanding team:
Location: Otter Creek Child Center – Middlebury, Vermont
Reports To: Program Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $20-$35 an hour (based on education and experience)
We are looking for Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Center Teachers
General Position Description
Teachers are responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate program in accordance with all Vermont Child Care Regulations, NAEYC Criteria, OCCC policies and procedures, and any other relevant legislation.
Otter Creek Child Center is a welcoming community for families with children ages 5 years-old and younger. Otter Creek provides a safe, nurturing environment where families feel comfortable leaving their little ones, to explore, wonder, learn, and grow.
Highly trained teachers that create age appropriate learning environments and stimulating curriculum based on children's interests and wonders. Making connections to the world around us through exploration of the natural world and local community.
Otter Creek Child Center is looking for teachers to join our expanding team:
- Who sees themselves as a professional and has an appreciation of diversity
- Who has demonstrated communication skills and has the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Who has a commitment to family centered practice
- Who has the desire to work as part of a team committed to reflection about teaching and learning to collaborate on planning and implementing curriculum using observation and documentation to inform child assessment and program planning in a cycle of inquiry
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